Ella lloked ath black raven outside. she opened the window to let ti in, "SO what do you have for me?" the bird dropped a note.

Spoiler:

Madam is dead. Alice is sad and Takiko is looking after her. Takiko and Master have grown close, too close. He has created more of us and another pureblood came a few days ago. They talked for a while then he left. I hope you are okay. Love Eric.

Ella quicky wrote bach and gave the note to the raven as shee flew off with the note.